​​Each month the Rotary recognizes a student from East Haven High School's junior class. The student is invited to attend a Thursday night dinner meeting at the Twin Pines Diner Restaurant and is presented with a certificate and a check for $ 100. Winners then become eligible for the $1000 Jack Leary Memorial scholarship to be awarded at the end of their senior year.  

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​The East Haven Rotary Club recently honored Michael Avila as September’s Student of the Month.

Photo:  Courtesy of East Haven Rotary Club
Pictured:  Rotary President & Student of Month Chairperson, Tammy Afragola and Student of the Month, Michael Avila  
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 Michael is an outstanding student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to both his school and his community. He is an active member of the Media Club, where he has the opportunity to contribute his creativity and work collaboratively with his fellow students. Michael is also a member of the Civil Air Patrol, where he has taken on a significant leadership role. He currently serves at the rank of Cadet Senior Master Sergeant. This achievement reflects his dedication, discipline, responsibility, and willingness to take on leadership responsibilities.
Looking toward the future, Michael has set ambitious goals for himself. He is interested in pursuing a career in either Engineering or Law—two fields that require strong problem-solving skills, determination, and a commitment to learning. 
Each month the Rotary recognizes a student from East Haven High School's junior class. The club makes these presentations at Superintendent Adam Swinney's monthly District Wide Students of the Month Assembly, which takes place the last Friday of the month in the Media Center at the high school. The East Haven Rotary Club presents each honoree with a certificate, a Rotary commemorative coin and a check for $ 100. Winners then become eligible for the $1000 Jack Leary Memorial Scholarship to be awarded at the end of their senior year. The Club, now in its 88th year was organized on March 3, 1939.